Woman denies careless driving after crash near Oxford

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 16:18 · Archive

A 68-year-old motorist has denied causing serious injuries by careless driving after a crash in Kidlington.

Amy Thakurdas, 68, of Oxford Road, Kidlington, appeared at Oxford Crown Court on 30 October and pleaded not guilty to causing serious injuries by careless driving. Derek Hawkins was injured in an incident on Banbury Road, Kidlington, on 2 April last year. She was driving a blue Honda Jazz at the time of the crash.

Judge Hassan Khan told Thakurdas that it was important to provide a detailed defence statement, warning that failure to do so could be held against her at trial. She was released on unconditional bail.

A trial is scheduled for 24 January 2028, with an estimated duration of four to five days.

How it is being reported

• Woman denies careless driving after man suffered serious injuries near OxfordA motorist has denied careless driving after a man suffered serious injuries in a crash near Oxford.Oxford Mail · 30 Oct, 16:00
• Woman denies careless driving after man suffered serious injuries near OxfordA motorist has denied careless driving after a man suffered serious injuries in a crash near Oxford.Oxfordshire Guardian · 30 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Amy Thakurdas · Derek Hawkins · Oxford Crown Court · Kidlington · Banbury Road

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